The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) has awarded Gusbourne Estate, Kent as the ‘English Wine Producer or the Year’. Sponsored by Vintner’s Hall, the title celebrates the most passionate and committed wine producers in English wine. The announcement follows the continued rise of English wines showcased by successes earlier this year in the IWSC’S Northern … [Read more...]
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Top 100 UK best restaurants 2015 based on diner reviews
OpenTable, the world’s leading online restaurant booking service, has released its annual list of top 100 best restaurants in the UK, based on reviews left by verified diners. Taking the number one spot this year is London’s award winning The Ledbury (pictured above), where celebrated Head Chef Brett Graham pairs innovative cooking with fine wines in a smart, modern … [Read more...]
Oliver Williams appointed General Manager of Ellenborough Park
As part of Ellenborough Park’s vision to become one of the UK’s leading luxury hotels, Oliver Williams has been appointed general manager. Oliver joins Ellenborough Park, part of Michels & Taylor’s managed hotel portfolio, in mid-December with over 20 years of industry experience including his previous appointment as Hotel Manager at the award-winning Lime Wood. Oliver … [Read more...]
GM for Clayton Hotel Chiswick ahead of £20m upgrade
Thomas Doyle has been appointed general manager of Clayton Hotel Chiswick ahead of the completion of an impressive refurbishment and extension project at the hotel costing over £20m. London-born Doyle joins the four-star standard, 227-bedroom hotel and conference centre from Jurys Inn, where he worked his way up to becoming general manager of the company’s Islington … [Read more...]
San Carlo Restaurant Group awarded Gusto Italia UK
The San Carlo Restaurant Group has been awarded the "Gusto Italia UK" accolade at an event organised by the president of APCI-UK Carmelo Carnevale, in collaboration with AIS Sicilia (Italian Association of Sommeliers, Sicily) and with the support of the Italian Trade Agency, London. The award recognises them as the best Italian gourmet restaurateur, chefs and sommeliers … [Read more...]